Joseph Ellicott and the Holland Land Company : The Opening of Western New York by Chazanof, William, 1915-1999

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- The great survey -- Many applicants, few buyers -- Reluctant politician -- The big family -- Roads and the unhappy taxpayer -- Problems of an expanding population -- The War of 1812 -- The Barik of Niagara -- The Grand Canal -- "Give in your demission yourself."…”
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Joseph Ellicott and the Holland Land Company : The Opening of Western New York by Chazanof, William, 1915-1999

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- The great survey -- Many applicants, few buyers -- Reluctant politician -- The big family -- Roads and the unhappy taxpayer -- Problems of an expanding population -- The War of 1812 -- The Barik of Niagara -- The Grand Canal -- "Give in your demission yourself."…”
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